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Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
1821
1890
Baker, Frank
Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir
Burton, Sir Richard Francis
Burton, Richard F.
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 05 (of 10)
Here is the listing of titles for the entire series, which span multiple digitization efforts:
Volume 1: #3435, #51252
Volume 2: #3436, #51775
Volume 3: #3437, #52564
Volume 4: #3438, #53254
Volume 5: #3439, #54257
Volume 6: #3440, #54525
Volume 7: #3441, #54778
Volume 8: #3442, #55091
Volume 9: #3443, #55587
Volume 10: #3444, #58360
Supplement Volume 1: #3445, #59156
Supplement Volume 2: #3446, #59953
Supplement Volume 3: #3447, #60889 (part 1), #61974 (part 2)
Supplement Volume 4: #3448, #62140
Supplement Volume 5: #3449, #63266
Supplement Volume 6: #3450, #64384
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"A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments" by Richard F. Burton is a collection of enchanting folk tales written in the late 19th century. This extensive translation seeks to present the famous stories of the Arabian Nights in a faithful, literal rendering, and it includes narratives filled with magic, adventure, and romance, drawing from a diverse range of cultural influences. The opening chapters introduce a captivating tale about a King named Sabur and his encounters with three sages, which leads to developing relationships and magical themes that will enchant readers. At the start of the book, we meet King Sabur, a generous ruler known for his wealth, wisdom, and hospitality. He receives three wise men, each presenting him with remarkable gifts, including a magical ebony horse that can fly through the air. However, as the story unfolds, we see the complex emotional consequences of the King's decisions regarding the marriages of his daughters to the sages, particularly focusing on the young princess who is distressed by her betrothal to an old magician. The narrative sets the stage for a blend of intrigue and romance as the characters navigate their intertwined fates against a backdrop of magic and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Folklore -- Arab countries
Fairy tales -- Arab countries
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